When you apply for a Blue Badge, we check adult social care records to confirm your disability or health condition. We also check the electoral register and school admission records if you are applying for a child.

You will also need to provide clinical evidence that clearly shows you have a long‑term disability or health condition that affects your mobility and that you meet the criteria.

Evidence required when you apply

The evidence you provide must:

• be from a medical or healthcare professional​
• name or describe your condition​
• explain how it affects your ability to walk or move around​
• confirm the condition is long-term​ (longer than 3 years)

This evidence must be issued within the last 12 months and include personally identifiable information such as your name or date of birth. ​

Evidence we can accept

We can accept a:

• consultant letter​
• specialist medical report​
• physiotherapy assessment​
• psychiatrist or psychologist letter​
• risk assessment or EHCP (for children)

Evidence we cannot accept

We cannot accept evidence that does not clearly show how your condition affects your mobility.

This includes:

• GP correspondence as the only medical evidence
• appointment letters or referral confirmations without clinical detail​
• photographs or videos demonstrating your condition
• NHS App screenshots without clinical assessment​
• evidence that is out of date (older than 12 months)​
• evidence that does not confirm the condition is long-term (longer than 3 years)
• bespoke online medical certificates or evidence letters, for example, Zoomdoc or Pharmacy2U

We will not be able to assess your application if your evidence does not show how your condition affects your mobility and that the condition is long-term.